Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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